Scheduled MonumentsEnglandTwo confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill

Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill

England
List entry 1008361
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. The site comprises two circular burial mounds that have merged or been constructed in close proximity to one another, a characteristic arrangement found among Bronze Age barrow complexes. Bowl barrows of this type typically date to the early to middle Bronze Age period, representing a significant phase of ritual burial practice in prehistoric Britain. The monument's survival and designation reflect its importance as evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and funerary practices in the Somerset landscape.

Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008361. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill?

Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill is a Bronze Age funerary monument located in Somerset. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008361.

Who is responsible for protecting Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill?

Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008361.

What other scheduled monuments are near Two confluent bowl barrows on Felton Hill?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bowl barrow 610m northwest of Whitestown Farm (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 450m southwest of Fernhill Farm (9.6 km), Bowl barrow 20m northwest of Whitestown Farm (9.6 km).

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